Christmas recipes

It’s that part of the year again, when the whole world is enveloped by a cheery, festive atmosphere! Christmas trees, here and there, are decked up with lights and trinkets. The ovens are busy all through the day, and people are happily shopping – not for themselves but for others! Though it is one of the main religious functions for Christians, Christmas has now become a community event that is enjoyed by everybody across the world. Children stage plays, teenagers hold charity sales, and elders find innumerable ways to give and share, and tighten bonds with friends and family. Being vacation time for most kids, Christmas becomes double fun!

One of the main activities associated with Christmas is the preparation and sharing of goodies with friends and family. The yummy treats are served to guests, shared with neighbours, and sometimes sold at charity sales too. The weather being nice and cold, the warmth of the kitchen and the aroma of spices are also very comforting and you are bound to enjoy every moment spent there. Children love to lend a helping hand, especially when you are making their favourite dishes, and you can let them do small and safe chores like shaping the cookies or mixing the batter.

For those who like to do things with a difference, there is the unique and absolutely awesome Eggless Semolina and Coconut Cake, which is made with rava instead of plain flour. This gives the cake an enjoyably crumbly texture, which together with the flakiness of coconut makes the total effect mind-blowing. Christmas in India is all-inclusive – you can also make desi jar snacks like Shakarpara and Chakli. In fact, for those whose jars are laden with cookies and cakes, such desi snacks will be a welcome change, so do try sharing some of those too!

There is fun in the air, and nobody can resist a treat or two in the weeks leading up to Christmas! So, do try the recipes in this mailer, and also share them with your friends to make the festive season all the more special!

Every bite of the Potato Cheese Stuffed Balls delivers an exhilarating rush of flavour. A crispy outer layer gives way to a tasteful mix of mashed potatoes, crunchy capsicum and other flavourful ingredients, which in turn leads to a gooey cheesy centre.
A mouth-watering, multi-textured treat, th ....

Show us a kid who doesn’t love tutti frutti... sprinkle some tutti-frutti on any dish and your kid will be happy to gobble it up!
Here is an attractive snack, which your kids will fall head-over-heels in love with! Spongy and tasty, this Eggless Orange Tutti Frutti Loaf is resplendent with the t ....

Grilling is an awesome method to make tasty snacks! It is easy and quick to cook using a griller, yet you get a special taste and attractive appearance.
Moreover, it is very non-messy, so you can even make the grilled snacks while you are attending to guests or chatting with friends.
The Gri ....

Gingerbread cookies, which remind children of the “Gingerbread Man” they have read in their fairy tales books is a must-bake recipe for Christmas !
With the zesty flavour of ginger and spices, these cookies are just right for the wi ....

Guava is in season, and the Christmas spirit is in the air. This means its time to make Guava Cheese! A famous sweet made during Christmas time, the Guava Cheese is much-loved by kids and adults because it has a fabulously fruity flavour with a mild lemony tinge! It takes a little time to make but i ....

The thrilling experience of biting into a pizza, complete with juicy veggies, tongue-tickling sauces, gooey cheese and appetising seasonings, is packed into a handy form in this exciting snack!
The Veg Stuffed Cheesy Pizza Ball is an absolutely exciting snack made by stuffing garlic-tinged dough ....

Stranded in a foreign land with no clue what to eat? Walk into a bakery or tea-house and you will surely find some Banana and Walnut Bread to warm your soul and fill your tummy. This perfect tea-time bread loaf is an international favo ....

Unlike many cheesecakes, which are merely assembled and served, this Baked Cheesecake features a crust of crushed biscuits, which is topped with a spicy and richly-textured cheesecake mixture and baked till the perfect texture is achieved.
Baking also enhances the flavour of the cheesecake mixtu ....

Who doesn’t love cheesecakes, with their melt-in-the-mouth texture and creamy taste? Well, if you are a fan of cheesecakes too, then this No Bake Oreo Cheesecake is a must-try.
This exciting dessert reveals layer after layer of delight – starting with a powdered biscuit base, layered with cream ....

This is truly the cookie of all cookies , one awesome mind-blowing treat that makes everybody surrender to its charm!
It brings under its sway an assortment of fabulously tasty ingredients, ranging from chocolate and ....

Everybody loves chocolate cakes, but the moment somebody mentions it, we think not just of the intense taste of cocoa but also the indulgent richness of dairy products like butter, cream and condensed milk, which put it out of the reach of vegans.
Here is a completely Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe ....

If you are used to local bakeries simply serving cinnamon-flavoured buns in the name of cinnamon rolls, you are in for a real, super surprise!
These eggless Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are the real thing. Here, the dough is packed with a cinnamon-flavoured icing and then baked to perfection.
As ....

Here’s a nice lemony, minty drink that adds more punch to your conversations! Ideal to serve at parties, this refreshing drink has an interesting mouth-feel and the invigorating flavours of mint and lemon.
The cucumber slices impart a mild flavour to the drink, while a pinch of salt sets it apar ....

A bread so flavourful that you can just have it as it is! The Rosemary Garlic Zucchini Bread is an eggless artisan bread with a rich texture and appetising aroma.
The strong flavour of garlic and herbs together with the crunch o ....